Richton Square School serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Richton Square School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richton Square School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
85%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richton Square School often compared to?
Richton Square Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matteson Elementary School, Arcadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richton Square School?
178 students attend Richton Square School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richton Square School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richton Square School?
Richton Square School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richton Square School offer ?
Richton Square School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Richton Square School part of?
Richton Square School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.
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